Prep Cook - Seafood Kitchen Opening | Growth Path

Specialty Restaurants; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 hours paid Sick Time renewal yearly

Management Referral Program

Employee Meals - Free meal for every 8

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per

Moral (PRIDE) Program

Opportunities for growth

Health plans, life insurance, 401k

Job summary

Sweetwaters Fort Lauderdale is opening and seeking a Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will help prepare high-quality dishes according to recipes, maintain sanitary standards, and support a guest-focused dining experience in a waterfront setting.

Join our opening team and contribute to a culture of excellence, speed, and teamwork while following safety standards and company procedures. Prior prep experience and a strong work ethic are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have basic cooking knowledge and food safety practices.
• Experience as Prep Cook or similar role preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, and prepare cooking elements.
• Store items properly; cover and label items; prep ahead of time for quick use.
• May be responsible for preparing a portion of a dish.
• Work with speed and efficiency to ensure timely output of menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area during shift.
• Complete prep work for stocking and set up; break down and clean station daily.
• Follow rotation, par levels, labeling, and sign-off requirements.

Skills

Prep Cooking

Food Safety

Fast-paced Environment

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Evenings & Weekends

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training (Plus)

Job description

Sweetwaters Fort Lauderdale is opening and seeking a Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will help prepare high-quality dishes according to recipes, maintain sanitary standards, and support a guest-focused dining experience in a waterfront setting.

Join our opening team and contribute to a culture of excellence, speed, and teamwork while following safety standards and company procedures. Prior prep experience and a strong work ethic are valued.